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- The Philadelphia Phillies fired Rob Thomson, the manager, on Tuesday.
- Thomson said he understands the firing after the team’s 9-19 start.
- He cited the 2022 National League championship as his top achievement and noted the team never returned to the Fall Classic despite high payrolls.
- Thomson believes the roster’s talent can turn the season around and says he may spend time swimming with his wife instead of managing soon.
